Sermons from 2019
2020 Vision Keeping Our Focus
2020 Vision: Keeping Our Focus on Jesus In the Year Ahead Dec 29, 2019 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. MATTHEW 2:10-12 —————————————————————- JESUS IS KING (GOLD) HE DECLARED HIS KINGSHIP…
Opposite Christmas – When Chaos finds Peace
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 —————————————————————- Genesis 49:10 (1859 B.C.) – The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to…
Opposite Christmas: When Sorrow Finds Joy
Opposite Christmas: When Sorrow Finds Joy (Luke 1:57-80) Dec 18, 2019 A. The Promise of New Life – Beginning (Luke 1:13-17) . . .the angel said to Zechariah, “Do not be afraid . . . for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Luke 1:13 _______ B. The Promise Fulfilled – Blessing (Luke 1:57-66) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore…
Opposite Christmas: When Fear Meets Hope
Introduction to the Gospel of Luke (1-4) _______ Introduction to Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-7) _______ Zechariah’s Incredible Day (Luke 1:8-25) Unique Placement (1:8-10) Unique Conversation – w/ Gabriel (1:11-17) Unique Situation (Question) – Zechariah’s lack of Faith (1:18) Unique journey of Zechariah (1:19-25) Consequence from a Lack of Faith (1:19-20) Zechariah Exits the Temple/The Crowds Response (1:21-22) Zechariah Returns Home/ Elizabeth Gets Pregnant (1:23-25) _______ The Rest of Journey (Luke 1:57-80) The Birth of John the Baptist (1:57-58) The…
The Journey – Swimming in the Deep End
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Journey #10: The Other-Centered Life Nov 10, 2019 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NEHEMIAH NAILS IT! (NEHEMIAH 5) A. The Problem – Sin in the Camp (1-5) B. The Response – What is Right? (6-13) C. The Example – Gratitude/Reverence for God (14-19) Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth,…
The Journey – Best of Intentions
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 The Journey – Best of Intentions 11-3-2019 II Chronicles 29 “Now I intend to make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us. 11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before him and serve him, to minister before him and to burn…
The Journey Choosing Honor
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 The Journey #8: Choosing Honor (Daniel 1-3) Oct 27, 2019 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverb 19:6 Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself Daniel 1:8a THREE SEASONS WHERE COMMUNITY IMPACTS THE PEOPLE AROUND US DANIEL 1-3 1: TIMES OF CONVICTION (Daniel 1; Acts 17:32-34) 2: TIMES OF CRISIS (Daniel 2; I Tim.…
The Journey: Making a Case for Diving In
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Hebrews 10:19-25:Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance…
The Journey Scratching the Surface
The Journey – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Micah 6:1-8 Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.